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Old-Biscuit
Dec 02, 2015Explorer III
Flatfive wrote:
Okay. Thanks.
Now, if the TT has a converter is it's purpose to charge the batteries when your in a site with 110V? I see where people are recommending a 3-stage converter. I guess that's an after-market upgrade.
Also, I thought I'd run the fridge on 12V when travelling but some here say to use propane, others say shut off propane when travelling.
Yes converter has a charging section that will recharge/maintain the charge on TT battery when connected to AC power source.
Converter also supplies the 12V DC System when connected to that AC poser source.
Some lower end converters only have a simple charger......they charge but don't have much finesse and can overcharge/boil the battery
A 3 stage converter will hit low battery with a higher voltage and then taper off as battery voltage recovers then it will maintain battery voltage.
Talk to Randy about replacement........Best Converter
Fridge.....
If you have a 3 way (Operates on AC/LP GAS/DC) and fridge is cold then using DC is a good way to 'maintain' cold fridge temps while in transit. DC will NOT cool a warm fridge down and should only be used when Vehicle is ON/connected so it can supply charge otherwise Fridge on DC will drain battery quickly.
AC is for when connected to an AC power source
LP Gas is for any time you want to use it. Lots of ongoing debate about using it while in transit.
They are those that do and those that don't.....many reasons one way or other.
Myself. IF I didn't think it was safe to use LP Gas while traveling I wouldn't use it while sleeping either.
YES I travel with my fridge ON using LP Gas cause I don't have a really long extension cord and no DC option
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